Beat the Paint the Town Price Deadline

  Paint the Town, in Morrison, IL, is a family festival for the visual arts. The event returns on Saturday, September 16, 2023, offering 1700 squares for painting. The entire downtown will be transformed again into an outdoor canvas of 5-foot squares. Each square will await the creative expressions of

Millers to Host Jazz Duo September 14

Volunteer Millers of the Dutch Windmill, de Immigrant, will host an evening of “All That Jazz,” featuring a duo from Davenport, IA. Relax with an evening of standard jazz music, in the Windmill Cultural Center, at 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton, IL, on Thursday, September 14, 2023, starting at 6:00

Morrison Bark Park Ribbon Cutting September 11

On Monday, September 11, 2023, there will be a Ribbon Cutting and dedication of the Morrison Bark Park back to the City of Morrison, IL. It will be held at the Morrison Bark Park, N. Genesee Street, at 5:30 p.m. Some sponsors of the park, City Council members, and On

Letter from Brian Bartoz

Dear Editor: The Morrison City Council is considering various options for reconfiguring the intersection of Genesee Street and U. S. Route 30, including options that would a. remove the existing traffic signals b. make some sections adjacent to Route 30 one-way only c. even close a one-block stretch of Genesee

Chandler to Address Women’s Strength and Courage

Carol Chandler returns on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., to Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, Morrison, IL, for a third enlightening presentation. Researcher Chandler will present “Women: Their Strength and Courage in Building Our Country.” She previously spoke at the library about the Orphan Train and about

WQPT Suicide Prevention Awareness Screening and Discussion Panel

Join WQPT on September 21, 2023, for a screening of excerpts from the new film, “My Ascension,” and an engaging panel discussion about suicide prevention and mental wellness. The screening and panel discussion will be held in person with a virtual viewing option, on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 5:00

2023 Harvest Hammer Sponsors

Morrison Rotary Club’s Harvest Hammer proceeds are used to fund local youth, education, and community projects. Listed below are generous 2023 sponsors who supported this annual event. Platinum: Allure of Sterling; CGH Medical Center; Kunes Auto Group of Morrison; Mertes & Mertes P.C.; Morrison Community Hospital; Ronald F. Coplan Law

13th IL Infantry Civil War Program

Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will present an enlightening program focused on “Sterling and Dixon in the Civil War.” The public is invited to attend, on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL. Stay for refreshments afterwards. Tom Wadsworth will

Two IL Half-Staff Alerts

September 9-11, 2023 – Half Staff Alert The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of: Emergency Medical Technician Connor Mandeville-Rakers

Mustang Mascot Meets the Cheers

Photograph submitted by Hillary Blevins. A new personality joined the Morrison High School athletic teams, on Friday evening, September 8, 2023. Kudos to District staff who brought the request to Morrison Athletic Boosters. The organization purchased an imposing mustang costume, indicative of this light, wild horse. Mustangs are noted for

September 1 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrest was made and Citations were issued since Friday, September 1, 2023. Arrests: On Thursday, September 7, 2023, at approximately 6:39 a.m., the Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of French Creek Road. During the stop it was discovered Gary Johnson, age 66,

Sign Up for September 16 Harvest Hammer

Editor’s note: Photos are from thecity1.com files. The weekend of Saturday, September 16, 2023, will be exciting in the Morrison, IL, community. More information is available on The website www.harvesthammer.org. Register at www.getmeregistered.com and search for Harvest Hammer, Duathlon, and Color Run. Online registration ends Thursday, September 14, at midnight.

September 9 Celebration of Life for Timothy Carmichael

The family of the late Timothy A. Carmichael will host a Celebration of Life gathering, on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The location is the main, hilltop pavilion at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, overlooking Lake Carlton. He died on Wednesday, August 16. All those who knew Tim

Deputies Respond to Stabbing at Bike Barn

On Saturday, September 2, 2023, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to 13524 Black Road, Morrison, IL, after the report of a stabbing. The victim, a juvenile female age 16, was located while being transported by personal vehicle to Morrison Community Hospital. The victim suffered a single stab

Denise L. Unger (1958 – 2023)

Denise L. Unger, 65, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her home in Rock Falls. She was born on June 18, 1958, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Laverne and Margaret (Remmington) Reul. Denise was a Cook for Sterling High School for many years. She